Speaking of Precision Podcast: Monday With Miles

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn take an overarching view of Miles Free's time in the industry, what he's learned and discuss the long-lasting impact he's had on the PMPA and its members. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn Discuss Miles Free's recent sit down with Markus Horn on a recent trip to HORN Technology Days to discuss how a successful multi-generational business accounts for value.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn put PMPA's new Executive Director Emily Riley in the interviewee chair to talk about her journey to becoming PMPA's Executive Director, her takeaways from her first week on the job and moving PMPA forward. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss what to look for and what might not be apparent on that candidate's resume. Learn how to spot hidden talent when searching for new employees.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Tariffs have become the number one item of concern and conversation in our manufacturing industry. Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss where shops can get the sensemaking they need to understand this new challenge to our business and team. Where do you go for sensemaking assistance?For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss Miles Free's manufacturing career, highlighting the valuable lessons he's learned along the way.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 5 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the important factors that go into choosing the right chipbreakers for your operation.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why factors other than compensation can be the difference between keeping and losing a current or potential employee in a continuous battle for skilled workers in our shops.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why it is important to understand ISO material groups to get proper match of tool and workpiece material.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 4 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free and David Wynn unexpectedly discuss tax cuts and regulatory actions before talking tariffs with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway. There is more to impact your shop in Washington DC than tariffs…For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Part 3 of Miles Free being joined by a wide array of various industry leaders as PMPA went live from the PMTS 2025 show floor. Great discussions were had that involved key takeaways from the show, latest advancements and trends, and words of wisdom for all.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Part 2 of Miles Free being joined by a wide array of various industry leaders as PMPA went live from the PMTS 2025 show floor. Great discussions were had that involved key takeaways from the show, latest advancements and trends, and words of wisdom for all.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Part 1 of Miles Free being joined by a wide array of various industry leaders as PMPA went live from the PMTS 2025 show floor. Great discussions were had that involved key takeaways from the show, latest advancements and trends, and words of wisdom for all.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

The machinability of steel bars is determined by three primary factors. Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review the factors and their impact on machining steel in our precision machining shops. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why it is important to understand ISO material groups to get proper match of tool and workpiece material.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the value to honing and mastering to a craft and why it takes time and experience to achieve mastery.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the consequences of the loss of domestic supply for leaded steels, and the complicating factors of government permits, tariffs on imports, and regulations in Europe that continue to complicate leaded free machining steels' application and availability. Optimism that the market will find a solution is considered, but our shops need to do the math as they move to less machinable 'substitute' materials and modify their processes.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 3 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss everything tariffs with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn give our listeners a peek into at what to expect on PMPA's upcoming Mastery Program including five PMPA member shops, two stainless steel mills, two toolmakers, one machine tool builder,  one steel mill, one bronze foundry, one brass mill, and the Precision Machining Technology Show! Registration is currently open and seating is limited! To learn more visit pmpa.org/mastery-program

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn take a deep dive on the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference in Cleveland, Ohio! Please visit pmpa.org/techconf for more details!For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 2 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by Maya, Adria and Aaron Bagshaw of W.H. Bagshaw Co. Inc. who share a wide-ranging discussion about the opportunities and challenges of going to work in the Family business.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, David Wynn, and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Management Update Conference in Orlando, Florida, February 6 - 8th!For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by Travis Donaldson of Donmac Precision Machining Inc. where the discuss his experience of passing the business torch from one family member to another.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

PMPA's Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn had another podcast packed year recording the fifth season of Speaking of Precision throughout 2024. Too much fun? You be the judge. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Season 6 starts January 6th!For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss how quality function can help our precision machining shops be successful serving operations and sales groups. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why it is important to understand ISO material groups to get proper match of tool and workpiece material.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

How are we to choose between all of the various tool coatings available? Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss different coatings for tools and criteria for selecting, or avoiding them for your application.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Sometimes the test report shows more chemical elements than we expect. Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss what PMPA has been working on in the area of regulatory and government affairs  that could potentially impact our precision machining shops.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss tensile testing to determine ductility and use it to understand suitability of material for our processes and product applications.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss 5 safety contacts to make to immediately improve safety in your precision machining shops.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn have a conversation centered around Identifying ISO Workpiece Material Groups, how important it is to your end result and how understanding the different material groups can improve your precision machining shop. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Does your company treat all first aid incidents as recordables? Carli Kistler-Miller, Miles Free and David Wynn dive into what the difference is and why you need to know this in your shop. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Causing nearly 700 fatalities a year plus many more serious injuries, Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the keys to keeping these accidents away from your shop. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss when and why some plans need to be in place before a catastrophic event occurs.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review some of the ways you can position yourself and your team to ensure a win in the game of change.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review some macro programming basics and why they are a powerful way to level up a CNC program.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn talk about how psychological safety can improve production and innovation in your shop.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, David Wynn and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Annual Meeting in Dana Point, California!For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why the question “Can you hold this tolerance” is more than an engineering question.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

 Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by Adria Bagshaw of W.H. Bagshaw Co. Inc. to discuss Recovery Month, why W.H. Bagshaw Co. Inc. decided to get into being a recovery friendly business and why it is important. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss how  the cold work of cold drawing can affect machining performance in your shop. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss their interpretations of The Eisenhower Matrix and how it can improve task prioritizing in precision machining shops.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn share which fire extinguishers to use on which class of fires.  For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn explain why now the perfect time for a safety reboot and the proper steps to enhance your shop's Safety performance.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn delve into how important it is to have a process and five key areas to consider when quoting precision machined parts.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts